CD's Saturday cycling tip: go ahead — peek in that window

Every now and then, on our way to the open road, we find ourselves driving through areas with cars that are parallel parked, among other urban auto hazards. To keep those clods from clotheslining us with their doors, use your right eye to look in their rear and side windows. Think of this as the cycling equivalent of using the mirror and watching the road at the same time. If you see the driver or a passenger on the left-hand side, slow down or give a wider berth or both. But give props — and a wave — to the folks you see who are actually watching out for traffic before getting out of the car.